Setting the Record Straight on Colorado’s SB24-233

A right-leaning think tank dropped a highly critical report about the SB24-244 with questionable conclusions and a very conspicuous piece of information completely absent.

SB24-233: Responsible Property Tax Reduction and Reform in Colorado

The Bell provides the details about what’s in SB24-233 and examines the delicate balance it achieved to avoid deep cuts to local governments that provide essential community services.

How SB24-233 Lowers Colorado Property Tax Bills

SB24-233 is the legislature's thoughtful effort to lower property taxes. We succinctly explain the "effective assessment rate" for homes of various values.

Portrait of Joe Deaguero, Jefferson County resident in Colorado.

Joe Deaguero: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing Crisis

This blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.

Portrait of Dan Horan, Jeffco County resident in Colorado.

Dan Horan: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing Crisis

This blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.

Portrait of Michael Schoenbauer, Jeffco County resident in Colorado.

Michael Schoenbauer: The Many Faces of Jeffco’s Affordable Housing Crisis

This blog series gives insight into how a range of individuals are experiencing Jeffco’s affordable housing crisis.

Colorado Ballot Initiatives Primer & Tracker: A Guide for Voters 

View our 2024 Ballot Initiatives Primer + Tracker and learn how measures get onto the Colorado ballot.

Highlighting the impact of child tax credits as a benefit on poverty reduction.

Poverty Data Shows Who Would Benefit From a Child Tax Credit

Taking steps to reduce child poverty through a refundable credit will benefit Colorado’s children and families, while also creating a stronger, more equitable state. 

Exploring the impact of differing property tax modifications on homeowners.

Differing Property Tax Changes in Colorado

Property taxes have been growing across the state, with legislators offering relief using the most available tools. However, we could better target relief through income tax and we could ensure adequate funding through alternative revenue sources.

Aerial view of a grand government building at dusk with an adjacent overlay announcing "press release: budget ballot initiatives.

$3 billion Budget Hit from Conservative Ballot Initiatives

The Colorado General Assembly’s nonpartisan staff on Tuesday released fiscal impact statements for three conservative property tax ballot measures and they show the state’s general fund budget would take a $3 billion hit if any of the measures were to succeed at the November ballot. That would be “about 15 percent” of the 2024-25 budget, according to the analyses.

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